ENRRA Hosts IAEA Workshop on “Environmental Monitoring Programmes for Operational Stages and Dose Assessment”

10 November, 2026

ENRRA Hosts IAEA Workshop on “Environmental Monitoring Programmes for Operational Stages and Dose Assessment”

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its technical and regulatory capabilities, the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA), in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), hosted a specialized technical workshop on “Environmental Monitoring Programs for Operational Stages and Dose Assessment” at ENRRA’s headquarters in Cairo from 25 to 29 October 2026.

Over five days, the workshop addressed international safety standards and practices related to the design and implementation of environmental radiological monitoring programs during operational stages, monitoring of radioactive discharges, and assessment of radiation doses to the public. It also covered measurement techniques, laboratory analysis, quality assurance requirements, and the role of independent regulatory oversight in protecting people and the environment.

The workshop included practical exercises focusing on the identification of radiation exposure pathways, the design of environmental monitoring programs for operational stages, and the use of environmental monitoring data to estimate and assess radiation doses to the public, contributing to the enhancement of participants’ technical and regulatory capabilities.

The program also featured a technical visit to ENRRA’s environmental radiological monitoring, reporting and early warning systems, as well as its specialized laboratories, highlighting the Authority’s technical capabilities and infrastructure supporting nuclear and radiological regulatory oversight.

This workshop forms part of the ongoing technical cooperation between ENRRA and the IAEA, contributing to national capacity building, knowledge exchange, and the application of international safety standards and good regulatory practices. It further supports ENRRA’s efforts to fulfil its regulatory responsibilities and ensure the protection of people, property, and the environment against radiation hazards.